...Because I understand the challenges of public speaking, I tailor each lesson to specifically meet the needs of the student. Sessions will cover topics such as posture and vocal delivery, as well as tips to keep nerves manageable. Students will walk away from tutoring sessions feeling empowered ... (read more)
...I have been tutoring English to English Language Learners of all ages in the Chicago metro area for the past ten years. My students have come from a variety of countries, including Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand. I am also experienced in accent reduction, which I have studied privately. (read more)
...Confidence is a key to success; when students feel positive about their progress, they are more motivated to succeed. My college majors were Journalism, English literature and French, and I earned a Master's in Journalism from Columbia University. While in NYC I worked as a journalist (TIME Magazine), freelance writer, editor and fact-checker. (read more)
...Remembering what the sounds and words mean comes from repeating the word, acting it out, finding the sound in a story-telling session, and perhaps doing an art project that focuses on the newly learned sound or word. I find it so important to remember that the attention span of young children is... (read more)
...I have a variety of experience from teaching in CPS to suburban districts (currently teaching in the suburbs). I have taught: English 1, English 1 Acc., English 2, English 2 Acc., English 3, AP Language and Composition, and elective courses. I’ve also co-taught support level versions of the classes listed above. I am bilingual as well, speaking Spanish in addition to English. (read more)